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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Opens on Nov 9

Bit by Bit Company, in cooperation with the PETA Theater Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, proudly brings to the stage “Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” which is an indie film turned into a stage play!

Based on Michiko Yamamoto's screenplay “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (ufo Pictures, 2005), the show features book and lyrics by Nicolas B. Pichay, music by William Elvin Manzano, JJ Pimpinio, and Janine Santos, and direction and choreography by Dexter M. Santos.

Al Gatmaitan, Jayvhot Galang and Jay Gonzaga

The screenplay was made into a film directed by Auraeus Solito and produced by ufo Pictures in 2005. It was the Philippines’ official entry to the 2007 Academy Awards and has won numerous other awards, including the following: 2005 Best Film from the Asian Festival of First Films, 2005 Best Picture from the Toronto Imagine Native Film Festival, 2005 Golden Zenith Award for Best Picture from the Montreal World Film Festival, 2006 Best Picture from the Gawad Urian, 2006 Teddy Award and Glass Bear Special Mention from the Berlin International Film Festival, and the 2007 Independent Spirit Award from the IFC Spirit Awards.

Greg De Leon, Jayvhot Galang and Nazer Salcedo

If you remember the wonderful musical Orosman at Zafira back in 2011 (click here for details), Bit by Bit Company brought it to life and they're also the ones handling "Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" in cooperation with the PETA Theater Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines! The show will be staged at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila.

Jojo Riguerra and Jayvhot Galang

The play tells the story of Maxie who belongs to a family of crooks living in a downtown community where daily living is a struggle to survive, in ways legal or not. Despite the sad reality of his community, Maxie grew up as a cheerful, positive, and generous adolescent, always ready to cheer everyone up. With the help of his friends, he manages to overcome hurdles through banter, romantic movie marathons, and improvised beauty contests. In the absence of a mother, Maxie takes care of his family’s needs, and they never fail to shower him with their unconditional love, acceptance and protection. However, Maxie’s devotion and loyalty to his family, together with his unassuming innocence, will be challenged when he falls in love with Victor. Not only is Victor years older, but he is also the very person Maxie’s family would consider an enemy: an honest policeman ready to uphold the law.

To know more about the colorful life of Maxie, please do watch the show! It's one of my favorite gay films of all time and I'm really excited how it will look like on stage!

The Ensemble

The cast is led by Jayvhot Galang (as Maximo Oliveros), Roeder Camañag and Nazer Salcedo (alternating as Paco Oliveros), Jojo Riguerra (as Victor Perez), Al Gatmaitan and OJ Mariano (alternating as Boy Oliveros), and Jay Gonzaga (as Bogs Oliveros).

The other members of the cast are Aaron Ching (as Nar), Nomer Limatog, Jr. (as Leslie), Teetin Villanueva (as Monique), Eo De Guzman and Merdin Mojica (alternating as Peter), and Greg de Leon (as Chief Dominguez).

The ensemble is composed of Ruth Alferez, John Paul Basco, Jules Dela Paz, Irene Delarmente, Elliot Eustacio, Karyl Factora, Jim Andrew Ferrer, Francelle Fetalvero, Al Bernard Garcia, Jeffrey Hernandez, Ronah Rostata, and Christian Velarde.

The band is composed of William Elvin Manzano and Rigil Borromeo (Guitar), Van Quiaong (Keyboard), Jonah Ruiz (Drums), and Allen Mamaid (Bass).

“Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” shall run from November 9 to December 8, 2013 with shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8pm and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. All performances are at the PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

Jay Gonzaga, Nazer Salcedo, Jayvhot Galang and Al Gatmaitan

The other members of the artistic team are John Neil Ilao Batalla (Lights Designer), Gino Gonzales (Production Designer), Ohm David (Technical Director), Emman Feliciano (Assistant Director), Stephen Viñas (Associate Choreographer), and Arkel Mendoza (Additional Music).

Bit by Bit Company is composed of Atty. Darwin Mariano (Executive Producer) and Carlo Miguel Francia (Associate Producer). Assisting them are the rest of the production team, namely: Nicole Andrew Guila (Production Manager), Loraine Macatangay (Stage Manager), Lexie Bartolome (Assistant Stage Manager), Cheska Cartativo (Props Head), Henzy Manalaysay (Props Assistant), Nica Marcelo (Costume Head), Darwin Desoacido (Costume Assistant), Simon Tiukinhoy (Sounds Boardman) and Miggy Panganiban (Lights Boardman).

Nomer Limatog, Jr., Eo De Guzman, Jayvhot Galang and Teetin Villanueva

The marketing and publicity team is composed of Marvin Ray Olaes (Marketing Head), Toots O. Tolentino (Publicist), David Fabros (Photographer), Pow Santillan (Logo Design) and Ron Misayah and Jan Evert Tagle (Graphic Designers).

The show is being presented in cooperation with The Skin Sanctuary, Hardin Creekside Resort, Dole Packaged Foods Philippines, Bed Manila, Make Up Store, Party Rack, Regine’s Boutique, Tunog at Liwanag sa Teatro, Camp Suki, Crystal Clear, Lyric Piano, Moonleaf Tea Shop, Headway Vera Salon, Pond’s, Party Solutions, and Wacoal.

Media sponsors are MYX, Solar News Channel, People’s Television, Crossover FM, Business World, Circuit Magazine, Outrage Magazine, ClickTheCity.com, HerWord.com, WhenInManila.com, Pinas Music Zone, A.S.K. by FlowGalindez, and BroadwayWorld Philippines.

Jayvhot Galang

For show information, please call (0917) 842-7346 or email maximooliverosmusical@yahoo.com. Follow Maxie on Twitter or Facebook. Tickets are available at all TicketWorld (891-9999) and SM Tickets (470-2222) outlets.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Pamana: A Docu-Musical Tribute to Ninoy and Cory Aquino Opens on August 21

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With Ninoy Aquino Day coming up on August 21, comes in the gala premiere of "Pamana" which is an original docu-musical written by noted playwright Rody Vera, music by Manoling V. Francisco, S.J. and Ryan Cayabyab. This show will be staged at the Meralco Theater, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The cast is top billed by noted stage and film actress Malou de Guzman who plays the role of Lola Azon. Lola Azon is a street sweeper who witnesses the hordes of people that marched through the funeral of a man she hardly knew. Through the years of protest rallies and struggle to end a dictatorship, she found hope and strength in the power of the people.

Malou de Guzman

Jett Pangan shall tackle the role of Edgar who is Azon’s son. He witnesses the fading and the corruption of that pure hope as the years of “democracy” went by.

Jett Pangan

as Edgar

Kakki Teodoro will take the pivotal role of Trina. She is Edgar’s daughter who was only 13 years old when Pres. Corazon Aquino died. She relates how her father’s cynicism rubbed off on her at first.

Kakki Teodoro

as Trina

Malou de Guzman with Kakki Teodoro

TV and film actor Bodjie Pascua also joins Pamana. Yes, Bodjie is the Kuya Bodjie from the former kiddie show "Batibot". He will essay the role of Turo, Azon’s husband.

Bodjie Pascua

Malou de Guzman with Bodjie Pascua

The ensemble is composed of Raul Alfonso, Kiki Baento, Raflesia Bravo, Roi Calilong, Buddy Caramat, Joan Co, Karen Gaerlan, Gio Gahol, She Maala, Benedict Manaois, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Gino Ramirez, Victor Robinson, Angela Samson, Nica Santiago, Miela Sayo, Ian Segarra, Gold Villar and Yeyin Dela Cruz. Lending support as chorus is Viva Voce under artistic director Camille Lopez-Molina.

The artistic and creative team of PAMANA is led by Rody Vera (Playwright), Maribel Legarda (Stage Director), Melvin Lee (Associate Stage Director), Jun Reyes (Video Director and Executive Producer), Manoling V. Francisco, S.J. and Ryan Cayabyab (Composers), Vince de Jesus (Musical Director), Batche Tan (Choreograper), Boni Juan (Set Designer), Carlo Pagunaling (Costume Designer), Jonjon Villareal (Lighting Designer and Technical Designer).

The schedule of the show is as follows:

August 21, 2013 : 7:00 pm

August 22, 2013 : 8:00 pm

August 24-25, 2013 : 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm

This show is presented by the Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation, Inc. (NCAF), in partnership with Indie.Go Media and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). It's a show that is very close to every Filipino's heart especially it's in our era that we are introduced to both Ninoy and Cory Aquino who are very real people and are modern heroes which we can all relate to.

For further details, call PETA Theater Center at numbers 725-6244 or 09064817333. Tickets are also available through Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

Get updates through the show's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/iamninoy.iamcory and on Twitter (@iamninoyiamcory).

# Bodjie Pascua # Jett Pangan

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Manila Improv Festival 2013: Performance Schedules June 26-30, 2013

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In celebration of its 11^th year anniversary, the Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT) and the PETA Theater Center proudly present the Manila Improv Festival 2013 from June 26-30, 2103.

The theme for this year is “Follow Your Feet”, an improvisational theater concept which also ties in with the art form’s return to PETA - the group which first introduced improvisational theater to the country in the early 1970s. As SPIT takes on a new decade of laughter and innovation, the group decided to take a bolder step in sharing the art of improv to bigger audiences through the festival and its partnership with PETA Theater Center.

SPIT Philippines

Gabe Mercado, artistic director of the festival and founder of SPIT describes the vision of the festival: “SPIT was founded back in June 2002, because I saw the need for a new kind of comedy—one that differed from the usual stand-up comedy routines that we are used to seeing on TV and comedy bars. Improv appealed to me because of its grounding on truth, the magic of spontaneity, and the fun that on-the-spot creation brings about. We hope events like these help build the improv community of the country and the region.”

3 Dudes Improv

Being the country’s premiere improvisational theater group known for their smart and incisive brand of comedy, SPIT has represented the Philippines in numerous international events such as the prestigious Los Angeles Comedy Festival in 2004, and more recently, in the Hong Kong and Beijing Improv Festivals.

Beijing Improv

Last year SPIT celebrated their ten-year anniversary as a group, and staged the 1^st Manila International Improv Festival. The festival was an overwhelming success with sold-out performances at Quantum Café in Makati City. Furthermore, the exciting improv workshops held at the College of St. Benilde facilitated by renowned improv veterans Shaun Landry and Tom Farnan from Los Angeles, created a clamor for another festival. And since SPIT wanted to continue propagating improvisational theater in the ASEAN region, the group decided to do it again this year.

People's Liberation Improv (Hong Kong)

The 2^nd Manila International Improv Festival promises to create a new, fun, and exciting theater experience for improv enthusiasts and generally anyone who wants to have a good time and learn something new.

Taichung Improv

The participating improv groups: People's Liberation Improv and 3 Dudes Improv (Hongkong), Beijing Improv (Beijing), Taichung Improv (Taiwan), Xiamen Improv (Xiamen), Zmack (Shanghai), Pirates of Tokyo Bay (Tokyo) and Silly People’s Improv Theater (Manila). For each set, three improv groups will perform a variety of long form and short form improvisational shows.

Xiamen Improv (China)

Schedule:

June 26 (8 pm) PERFORMANCE 1 (SPIT, Taichung Improv, Switch)
June 27 (8 pm) PERFORMANCE 2 (Beijing Improv, Xiamen Improv, SPIT)
June 28 (8 pm) PERFORMANCE 3 (Pirates of Tokyo Bay, 3 Dudes, Plus 1)
June 29 (6 pm) PERFORMANCE 4 (Zmack, Plus 1, Pirates of Tokyo Bay)
June 29 (9 pm) PERFORMANCE 5 (Taichung, Beijing, People’s Liberation Improv)
June 30 (1 pm) PERFORMANCE 6 (PLI, Xiamen, 3 Dudes)
June 30 (4 pm) PERFORMANCE 7: International Improv Jam

Zmack

Ticket price per show: P 400.00.
Venue: PETA-PHINMA Theater.
For more details and updates, you may check out SPIT via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spitmanila or on Twitter: @spitmanila

Visit their website for more information: http://spitmanila.com/.

Tickets are available at Ticketworld or the PETA Theater Center.

# Manila Improv Festival 2013 # Peta Theater Center

Monday, March 11, 2013

Theater Actors Guild Sponsors Original Filipino Musical

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Ten years since it was first staged and earned commercial and critical acclaim, the Filipino musicale HIMALA goes onstage once more starting March 15 at the PETA Theater Center.

Himala , The Musicale is the theater adaptation of the film with the same title which featured superstar Nora Aunor and directed by National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal. It has been recently digitized by Star Cinema and shown along with an accompanying documentary on the making of the film.

Ricky Lee, who wrote the screenplay, co-writes the libretto with composer Vince de Jesus.

“The musical is very close to everyone in the cast. We've been planning to mount this musical for the past five years and finally, in its 10th anniversary, everything fell into place,” says de Jesus.

De Jesus says the upcoming version will be a concert-type staging, not theatrical. Blocking and choreography are reduced to a minimum, and will instead highlight the songs.

The anniversary presentation is sponsored by the Philippine Theater Actors Guild as its first major venture. Librettist and composer De Jesus is chairman of TAG’s membership committee.

Kalila Aguilos, TAG president, says “We have always been rooting for original Filipino productions. Himala (The Musicale) seems to be the right material for us at this point of the organization, The cast is composed mainly of TAG members.” TAG was formed two years ago aimed at protecting the rights and upholding the welfare of theater actors.

Aguilos joins the cast topbilled by May Bayot as Elsa and Cynthia Guico as Chayong, with Isay Alvarez, coming fresh from the success of Katy! playing Nymia. Other member of the cast are Dulce, Oj Mariano, Mia Reonal Bolaños, Myke Salomon, Melvin Lee , Lionel Guico, Angeli Bayani, Mayen Estanero, Neomi Gonzales, Joann Co, Bong Cabrera, Carlon Matobato, Red Nuestro and Onyl Torres.

Also featured are Viva Voce and the UST Singers Alumni. Soxie Topacio directs.

Himala, the 10th anniversary celebration, will have its gala presentation on March 15 at the PETA Theater Center. Curtain rises at 8 pm.

Tickets are at Php2,000 for VIP seats; Php1,000 for orchestra seats, and Php650 for balcony seats. You may reserve your tickets through Ria Pangilinan at 09175378313.

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# Himala # Peta Theater Center

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Love Theater? Come and Join the Auditions for "Maxie the Musical"

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Are you familiar with the indie film, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, which came out on 2005?

The story is about a young gay boy, Maximo, who falls in love with a police that is investigating about his family's criminal activity. The film garnered numerous awards locally and internationally including a nomination in the Sundance Film Festival.

Bit by Bit Development Company, the same company who produced Orosman at Zafira, announced its forthcoming production of Maxie The Musical based on the film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.

Auditions are set on March 9 (Saturday) and 10 (Sunday), 2013 at Studio A of the Peta Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

Registration starts at 12 noon. Auditions begin at 1pm and will end at 8pm. For those interested to audition, please expect to sing, dance and act with equal facility. Also don't forget to bring a copy of your CV and a 5R recent headshot photo.

Here are the role requirements:

a. Maxie - Must look 13 -15 years of age. Must be androgenous, able to pass off as both male and female. Has a strong soprano voice. Must be able to dance. If auditioning for this role please prepare a pop song that will showcase your vocal range.

b. Victor - Police officer, object of Maxie’s puppy love, affection.

Must look like in his mid to late 20s. Should be willing to appear on stage in underwear. Strong baritone or tenor voice. Must be able to sing both ballad and rock songs.

c. Bogs - Early 20s. Maxie’s brother. Preferably able to play the guitar. If auditioning for this role, please prepare a slow OPM song and showcase guitar ability.

d. Boy - Late 20s. Maxie’s brother. Eldest of the siblings. Strong baritone voice.

e. Art - Mid to late 20s. Victor’s police partner. Willing to play multiple roles.

f. Peter - 15-17years of age. A closet bully. Must have comic timing. Background in dance is preferable.

g. Paco - 40’s. Petty crime lord. Maxie’s father. Must have a strong Tenor voice.

h. Ensemble players - 15 years old and above with strong singing voices (all vocal ranges) and acting capacities. Be ready to sing 1 song from a Pinoy alterative band and 1 song from a broadway musical. Be ready with a dance piece, either hiphop, contemporary or jazz. Must be ready to learn a dance combination.

Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros will be based on the book and lyrics by Palanca Hall of Fame Awardee Nicolas Pichay. Music by William Elvin Manzano, Arkel Suaco Mendoza and Jj Valiente Pimpinio. Direction and Choreography by Dexter Martinez Santos. Presented through special arrangement with Origin8 Media. Based on Michiko Yamamoto's screenplay Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.

Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros is set to open on Nov. 15, 2013 and will run until Nov. 24, 2013 at the Peta Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City.

For more information, visit their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MaxieTheMusical.

# Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros # audition

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Opens on Nov 9

Al Gatmaitan, Jayvhot Galang and Jay Gonzaga

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Pamana: A Docu-Musical Tribute to Ninoy and Cory Aquino Opens on August 21

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Manila Improv Festival 2013: Performance Schedules June 26-30, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013

Theater Actors Guild Sponsors Original Filipino Musical

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Love Theater? Come and Join the Auditions for "Maxie the Musical"

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